At a glance
Reported students
257
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
MS 131: 257 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
7.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about MS 131
MS 131 is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in New York. It is one of 118 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 2. NCES reports 257 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.6:1, below the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (47.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking MS 131
- 1How do the reported 7.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.65 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.5%
- Hispanic35%
- Black12.1%
- Asian47.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District # 2
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
IS 289
Middle · Grades 06–08
253 reported students
Yorkville East Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
250 reported students
MS 297
Middle · Grades 06–08
297 reported students
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
313 reported students
MS 255 Salk School of Science
Middle · Grades 06–08
378 reported students
Ballet Tech/Nyc Public School for Dance
Middle · Grades 04–08
112 reported students
Public schools near MS 131
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Neighborhood Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District # 1 | 06–08 | 131 | 0.4 mi |
| Manhattan Charter School II Middle · Charter · Manhattan Charter School II | 03–07 | 73 | 0.4 mi |
| School for Global Leaders Middle · New York City Geographic District # 1 | 06–09 | 150 | 0.5 mi |
| Tompkins Square Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District # 1 | 06–08 | 290 | 0.8 mi |
| Dock Street School for STEAM Studies Middle · New York City Geographic District #13 | 06–08 | 220 | 0.9 mi |
| IS 289 Middle · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 06–08 | 253 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about MS 131
What grades does MS 131 serve?
MS 131 reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District # 2.
How many students attend MS 131?
MS 131 reported 257 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at MS 131?
The calculated ratio is 7.6:1, based on 257 students and 33.65 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is MS 131 a public, charter, or magnet school?
MS 131 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 2 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of MS 131 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is MS 131 in?
MS 131 is part of New York City Geographic District # 2, based in New York, NY, which operates 118 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near MS 131?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include University Neighborhood Middle School (0.4 mi), Manhattan Charter School II (0.4 mi), School for Global Leaders (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.